{"product_id":"2010-12-japan-shirt","title":"Vintage Japan Adidas jersey 2010-2012 – condition 8\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eJapan 2010-2012 Adidas Jersey – The Golden Era of the Samurai Blue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 2010 and 2012, \u003cstrong\u003eJapan\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the best Asian teams in the world, having qualified for the World Cup in South Africa and being a two-time Asian champion. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Japan 2010-2012 Adidas jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e perfectly embodies this pivotal period when the \u003cstrong\u003eSamurai Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e imposed their style on the entire world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2010-2012\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan – National Team\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS – authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eBetween 2010 and 2012, \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese football\u003c\/strong\u003e went through one of the most exciting periods in its history. The national team, led by Takeshi Okada and then Alberto Zaccheroni, developed a technical, collective, and ambitious style of football that began to gain recognition in European circles. This was no longer the timid Japan of its early professional days – this was a team playing to win, with a clear project and a generation of talented players trained in the best academies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003ePlayers like \u003cstrong\u003eShinji Kagawa\u003c\/strong\u003e, then exploding at Dortmund, or \u003cstrong\u003eKeisuke Honda\u003c\/strong\u003e, already a technical orchestrator, embodied this international ambition. \u003cstrong\u003eMakoto Hasebe\u003c\/strong\u003e held the midfield with impressive tactical discipline, while \u003cstrong\u003eYuto Nagatomo\u003c\/strong\u003e surged down his left flank with incredible energy. Two generations of players came together in this jersey, and it was evident in every match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2010 World Cup – South Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJapan secured qualification for the Round of 16, notably eliminating Cameroon in the group stage. Their journey ended against Paraguay in a penalty shootout, but the image of the \u003cstrong\u003eSamurai Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e at this level of the tournament remains etched in memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2011 AFC Asian Cup – Continental Title\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnder Zaccheroni's guidance, Japan won the \u003cstrong\u003e2011 Asian Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e in Qatar, dominating the competition from start to finish. It was the fourth continental title for the Japanese national team, an absolute record in Asia at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe emergence of Shinji Kagawa on the world stage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBetween 2010 and 2012, \u003cstrong\u003eKagawa\u003c\/strong\u003e exploded at Borussia Dortmund, became German champion, and caught the eye of Manchester United. His presence in this Japan jersey adds an additional international dimension to this collector's item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eAuthentic vs Replica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage authentic jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that has lived. Not a reproduction printed in 2024, not a glorified reprint sold for three times its price in a concept store. It's the real fabric, the real cut, the real weight of the era – with all the finishes Adidas reserved for its prestigious national teams at the beginning of the 2010s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 with some small pulls\u003c\/strong\u003e (LITTLE PULLS), which is totally normal and expected for an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal worn jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e of this generation. It's not a flaw – it's proof that you're holding a real piece of history, not a product taken out of a cellophane-wrapped box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage Sizing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Adidas jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era – and particularly Japanese cuts – often run smaller than what we're used to with modern standards. A vintage S generally corresponds to a current XS in terms of chest circumference. The fit is more tailored, less oversized, in the spirit of competitive football of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, take a tape measure and measure your chest circumference flat, under the armpits. Compare with the exact measurements indicated on the product sheet. If you are between two sizes, choose the larger one – a slightly loose vintage jersey is still wearable, a too-tight jersey stays in the drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003evintage Japan Adidas 2010-2012 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that checks all the boxes for a serious collector. The Japanese national team of this period was objectively one of the best in Asia in football history, with a solid continental record and proven global presence. This is not a jersey you come across every other day at garage sales or on general marketplaces – original pieces from this generation are rare, and fakes circulate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eWith a rating of \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's in an honest condition representative of what the high-end vintage market offers. The few small pulls affect neither the structure nor the legibility of the jersey. There aren't many in this condition still floating around the market – most copies found have taken much more severe damage. It's now or probably never.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo go further\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:2.2;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Japan_national_football_team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eJapan national football team – Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.footballkitarchive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFootball Kit Archive – Jersey History\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.the-afc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eAFC – Asian Football Confederation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eA jersey from the best period of Japanese football, in solid condition, signed Adidas – if you're a fan of Asian football or simply a demanding collector, there's no question about it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Asia","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54029130367251,"sku":"269087","price":54.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2010-12-JAPAN-SHIRT-S-269087_1.png?v=1775699454","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2010-12-japan-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}